Maridel Francis Commagère, 95, of Laguna Beach, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. Known as “Mamie” to her family, she was a fixture of Laguna Beach for 54 years and could often be seen waving from her beachfront balcony or displaying one of her American flags. Born on Feb. 24, [...]
As it turns out, Nick Hernandez, Jr., can really sing the blues. It’s just that ability to defy stereotypes that makes Hernandez stand out in a crowd. His soul-rippin’, bluesy reggae style is a favorite of Laguna Beach ocean artist and environmental activist Wyland, who recently offered Hernandez the lead vocalist position on the soundtrack [...]
Ill Prepared Hiker Rescued from Hillside
A sheriff’s helicopter was used to extract a hiker who suffered an anxiety attack and was unable to move from a steep trail in Laguna Beach’s open space about 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9, police said. Lifeguards in an all-terrain vehicle coordinated the extraction from thick brush and a steep slope between Alta Laguna Park [...]
